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VN52 WPJ

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

163,879 mi
Last recorded163,879 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 WPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 163,879 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

small chip in zone b of windscreen

Fail 19 Jan 2012 163,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s handbrake cable casing damaged / split

small chip in zone b of windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2011 146,878 miles

n/s handbrake cable casing worn

Fail 16 Feb 2011 146,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s handbrake cable casing worn

Pass 18 Feb 2010 127,713 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 127,713 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 104,452 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

gear box sump gasket leaking and near side drive shaft oil seal £90

near side front wheel danaged

Pass 13 Feb 2008 79,469 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 79,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Feb 2007 50,929 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil level low

Pass 16 Feb 2007 50,929 miles

oil level low

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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VN52 WPJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,191 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN52 WPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VN52 WPJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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